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Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense Average Salaries in Singapore 2024

How much money does a person working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense make in Singapore?


Average Monthly Salary
8,350 SGD
( 100,000 SGD yearly)

LOW
3,650
SGD
AVERAGE
8,350
SGD
HIGH
17,600
SGD
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Singapore typically earns around 8,350 SGD. Salaries range from 3,650 SGD (lowest average) to 17,600 SGD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense domain in Singapore exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
Aeronautical Engineer8,650 SGD
Aerospace Engineer10,200 SGD
Aerospace Technician7,770 SGD
Air Crew Member5,240 SGD
Air Crew Officer5,590 SGD
Air Traffic Assistant4,810 SGD
Air Traffic Controller8,760 SGD
Air Traffic Management Automation Engineer9,260 SGD
Aircraft 3D Printing Technician7,530 SGD
Aircraft Assembler4,300 SGD
Aircraft Body Repairer3,790 SGD
Aircraft Cabin Interior Designer8,780 SGD
Aircraft Captain13,400 SGD
Aircraft Cybersecurity Specialist9,740 SGD
Aircraft Electrician4,420 SGD
Aircraft Electronics Techician4,490 SGD
Aircraft Engineer8,400 SGD
Aircraft Fueler3,690 SGD
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer7,770 SGD
Aircraft Maintenance Manager12,800 SGD
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor8,360 SGD
Aircraft Maintenance Technician3,980 SGD
Aircraft Mechanic4,110 SGD
Aircraft Pilot13,800 SGD
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer4,080 SGD
Aircraft Quality Assurance11,000 SGD
Aircraft Rigging Assembler4,050 SGD
Aircraft Service Technician3,790 SGD
Airfield Management Specialist12,200 SGD
Airfield Operations Specialist9,110 SGD
Airline Augmented Reality Developer7,280 SGD
Airline Cabin Crew8,360 SGD
Airline Copilot8,780 SGD
Airline Customer Experience Designer8,570 SGD
Airline Data Analyst8,100 SGD
Airline Pilot13,400 SGD
Airlines Sales Director16,400 SGD
Airlines Sales Manager15,500 SGD
Airlines Structural Assembler3,660 SGD
Airport Services Agent5,330 SGD
Airport Services Manager16,400 SGD
Airport Services Supervisor9,520 SGD
Airport Sustainability Manager10,500 SGD
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic3,510 SGD
Autonomous Air Taxi Coordinator5,370 SGD
Aviation Analyst10,500 SGD
Aviation Biofuel Specialist8,990 SGD
Aviation Engineer8,740 SGD
Aviation Inspector9,130 SGD
Aviation Manager16,300 SGD
Aviation Operations Controller9,080 SGD
Aviation Resources Manager14,000 SGD
Aviation Safety Assistant4,640 SGD
Aviation Safety Manager15,500 SGD
Aviation Safety Officer8,330 SGD
Aviation Security Specialist10,200 SGD
Aviation Sustainability Consultant11,300 SGD
Aviation Technician3,700 SGD
Aviation Training Specialist8,850 SGD
Cargo and Freight Agent3,560 SGD
Cargo Executive7,770 SGD
Chief Pilot13,800 SGD
Drone Compliance Officer7,980 SGD
Drone Delivery Specialist7,060 SGD
Drone Emergency Response Coordinator6,500 SGD
Drone Engineer6,990 SGD
Drone Event Coordinator7,140 SGD
Drone Fleet Manager9,170 SGD
Drone Geospatial Analyst8,460 SGD
Drone Infrastructure Engineer8,890 SGD
Drone Inspection Specialist7,610 SGD
Drone Inspector7,400 SGD
Drone Insurance Underwriter6,310 SGD
Drone Light Show Choreographer6,940 SGD
Drone Operator / Pilot5,530 SGD
Drone Payload Specialist6,220 SGD
Drone Pilot Instructor6,730 SGD
Drone Security Specialist7,610 SGD
Drone Software Engineer7,080 SGD
Drone Surveyor5,950 SGD
Drone Technician4,890 SGD
Drone Traffic Controller5,170 SGD
Drone Traffic Management Specialist7,550 SGD
Drone Traffic Safety Engineer7,180 SGD
Drone Videographer6,260 SGD
First Officer5,930 SGD
Fleet Controller12,600 SGD
Fleet Management Officer5,910 SGD
Flight Attendant5,250 SGD
Flight Planner7,170 SGD
Flight Scheduler7,040 SGD
Flight Simulation Engineer7,140 SGD
Freight and Cargo Inspector5,640 SGD
Helicopter Pilot9,390 SGD
Loading Bridge Operator3,400 SGD
Pilot14,200 SGD
Ramp Agent3,690 SGD
Reservations Sales Agent4,650 SGD
Safety and Quality Specialist7,980 SGD
Test Pilot9,950 SGD
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator6,080 SGD
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician5,680 SGD
Virtual / Augmented Reality Flight Simulator Designer7,680 SGD


Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Singapore

Median and salary distribution Singapore Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
8,950 SGD or more
10% of people earn
7,600 to 8,950 SGD
20% of people earn
4,620 SGD or less
65% of people earn
4,620 to 7,600 SGD
Minimum Salary
3,650 SGD
Median
7,420 SGD
Maximum
17,600 SGD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Singapore range from 3,650 SGD (starting average salary) to 17,600 SGD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense is 7,420 SGD, implying that half of the workforce in Singapore earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Singapore earn less than 5,910 SGD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 9,000 SGD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Singapore. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 4,620 SGD to 7,600 SGD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 4,620 SGD mark, while 10% ranged from 7,600 SGD to 8,950 SGD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 8,950 SGD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Singapore having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Singapore, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Singapore costs anywhere from 42,400 SGD to 127,000 SGD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / Singapore

Salary comparison by gender Singapore Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Singapore, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
8,560 SGD
Female-6%
8,090 SGD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Singapore for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / Singapore

How much are annual salary increments in Singapore for individuals working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Singapore are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 13 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Singapore Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Singapore / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Singapore
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Singapore is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / Singapore

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Singapore Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
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49% of surveyed staff in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 51% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
51%
No Bonus
49%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / Singapore


48 SGD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Singapore is 48 SGD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Singapore is 21 SGD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Singapore is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
8,300 SGD
Public Sector+5%
8,700 SGD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Singapore?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 7,420 SGD and 9,000 SGD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Singapore ranges from 3,650 SGD to 5,910 SGD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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